THE PULSE – 2026 VAFA Finals Venues
140 finals in six weeks! That is the challenge for VAFA to manage from next Saturday August 22nd when we commence hosting semi-finals for Premier B Women’s, Divisional Women’s, Holmesglen U19
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VAFA’s Lead Your Way 2026 concludes with a celebration of women in leadership
The VAFA proudly celebrated the conclusion of the 2026 VAFA’s Lead Your Way program, bringing together an inspiring group of women leaders from across the competition to recognise their commitment to leadership, learning and
THE PULSE – 7 August 2026
The stories that make the VAFA Every week, I have the opportunity to uncover and share the stories that make the VAFA such a special competition. Across our clubs, there
TAC Road Safety Round: When it comes to road safety – make the right choice
This weekend (23rd–26th July), the VAFA community will once again unite with AFL Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to deliver a powerful message during the 2026 TAC Road
THE PULSE – 17 July 2026
Under 19 Men’s and B-D3 do the Big V Proud! With all VAFA Clubs outside of Division 3 Men’s having the traditional mid-season bye last weekend, most attention was focused
Elsternwick celebrates Pride Round with a conversation about inclusion in sport
Elsternwick Amateur Football Club recently celebrated Pride Round with a visit from former AFL player Mitch Brown, whose reflections on coming out and belonging highlighted the ongoing challenges facing LGBTQIA+
THE PULSE — 3 July 2026
VAFA Player Assistance Program: Supporting Our Community On and Off the Field At the VAFA, we understand that life extends well beyond football. While our players, coaches and umpires dedicate countless hours
Tackle Your Feelings kicks off strong in 2026
The Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) program has officially launched for the 2026 VAFA season, continuing as a key initiative supporting mental health and wellbeing across the competition. With the VAFA’s
VAFA Leaders Selected for AFL Victoria’s 2026 Lead Your Way Program
The VAFA is pleased to confirm that three leaders from across our competition have been selected to participate in AFL Victoria’s ‘Lead Your Way’ Program in 2026. Over the past two years, ten leaders from the
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